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Father Groppi with Young Protesters
Father James Groppi marches with African American teenage girls who are carrying signs that read, "Stop Bussing For Segregation" and "Stop School Segregation".
Father Groppi Leads Demonstration
Father James Groppi, seen wearing sunglasses in the middle of a crowd, leads a demonstration against discrimination.
MUSIC March Against School Segregation
February 1964
Milwaukee United School Integration Committee (MUSIC) members carrying signs and marching against school segregation in Milwaukee.
NAACP March with Police Escort
1967
Father James Groppi (center) and the NAACP participate in a civil rights march. Police are armed and escorting the protestors. The marchers are passing an establishment named Johnny's.
Protesters for Fair Housing
September 8, 1967
Protesters at a rally for fair housing. One man is holding a sign that reads: "We Demand Fair Housing Now," while others behind him are using a bullhorn.
Father Groppi Resting with Marchers
1967
Father James Groppi sitting with several of his fellow marchers, some in Milwaukee N.A.A.C.P. Youth Council shirts. Groppi has taken off one of his shoes.
